Eve Troeh

North Carolina's legislature put aside the latest predictions of rising sea levels, for coastal planning purposes, in favor of more study. Long-term predictions of a three-foot rise by 2010 could needlessly hurt development, critics said.

Small apartments and even smaller CEO tenures make for a "micro" news day.

Niagara Falls offers to help new residents with their student loans, the latest incentive cities have offered in efforts to revitalize themselves.

Extreme heat and drought are prompting some communities to ban the use of fireworks -- including their own Fourth of July displays.

Social media and smartphones are fueling a "sharing economy," where freedom from possession trumps ownership.

If you are among the vast majority of Americans insured through your employer, the high court decision on health care probably won't change much.

Many inspired by the first Rio Earth Summit 20 years ago were just kids then. Now they are leading a new generation into the fold.

Once bitter adversaries, environmental groups and global business leaders are working side-by-side on sustainability issues.

An amendment in the current Farm Bill would keep government protection for popcorn crops. Popcorn is a tiny kernel in U.S. agriculture, but without the subsidy prices of your favorite movie snack could rise.

The agency that monitors drugs in sports is bringing formal doping charges against cyclist Lance Armstrong. Armstrong has denied the allegations, but how will the charges affect his charitable organization Livestrong?